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On the evening of October 14, 2023, the Pantages Theater in Tacoma, Washington was the stage for an unforgettable orchestra concert, thanks to Symphony Tacoma and conductor, Sarah Ioannides. \u201cRhapsody!\u201d was the first concert for Symphony Tacoma\u2019s 2023-24 season, and included Mackenzie Melemed as the piano soloist.\u00a0 With a variety of music on the program, this concert was an impressive demonstration of the orchestra\u2019s remarkable skill and versatility.<\/span><\/p>\n The opening work by Lili Boulanger, <\/span>D’un Matin du Printemps <\/span><\/i>(Of a Spring Morning), was a colorful and vivid orchestral tone poem…Under Ioannides the orchestra played with precision and grace.<\/span><\/p>\n Symphony Tacoma, under the direction of Music Director Sarah Ioannides, also deserves high praise for their role in the Rachmaninoff. The orchestra provided a lush and dynamic backdrop for Melemed’s performance.\u00a0 The interplay of roles between the orchestra and piano solo were clear and convincing.\u00a0 Melemed was the focus of attention, and the orchestra never overstepped it\u2019s role.<\/span><\/p>\n The concert\u2019s second half was an interesting contrast of waltzes, Ravel\u2019s <\/span>La Valse<\/span><\/i>, and Strauss; <\/span>Suite from Der Rosenkavalier<\/span><\/i>…<\/span>La Valse<\/span><\/i> is a unique orchestral work, with a unique emotional impact.\u00a0 Symphony Tacoma was impressive with their navigating the tricky turns of phrases, and demanding technical playing required in <\/span>La Valse<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0 The whirlwind ending was full of crazy energy.\u00a0 This performance was a wonderful spectacle for Tacoma to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n ….Rosenkavalier<\/i> was especially breathtaking. The intensity and pacing of this passage highlighted the artistry Symphony Tacoma has developed under Sarah Ioannides leadership.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It was a big evening, filled with big music. Mackenzie Melemed was wonderful. Sarah Ioannides and Symphony Tacoma played with remarkable skill and versatility. The audience left moved and inspired. 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